Consider the steps for solving 3x2 - 42x + 9 = - 5 for x by completing the square.

Step 1: 3x² - 42x = - 14

Step 2:3 (x² - 14x) = - 14

Step 3: 3 (x^2 - 14x + 49) = - 14+__

What number should be added to the right side of the equation?

A) 96

B) 147

C) 225

D) 441

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Audrina Hodge

4 October, 10:12

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Jackson Lutz · Answer 1

The answer to this question will be C

Consider the steps for solving 3x2 - 42x + 9 = - 5 for x by completing the square.Step 1: 3x² - 42x = - 14Step 2:3 (x² - 14x) = - 14Step 3: 3 (x^2 - 14x + 49) = - 14+__What number should be added to the right side of the equation?A) 96B) 147C) 225D) 441